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🎙️Denver journalist who holds the powerful accountable | I simplify ballots/politics | 80s/90s kid forever | Girl dad | Glasses guy 🕶️

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OP-ED: 14 Rounds, Zero Accountability on Biscay Court

When Denver Police responded to a Green Valley Ranch house party on November 2, 2025, an officer fired 14 rounds into a crowd of fleeing children. Initial police narratives claimed self-defense against an armed suspect.
However, forensic testing shattered that story. Analyses found zero gunpowder residue on the wounded children, and no weapons were ever recovered from them. Consequently, prosecutors completely dismissed all charges against the 17-year-old.
Yet, while these children face lifelong trauma, the officer faced zero consequences. The department issued no suspensions, administrative leave, reprimands, or mandatory retraining.
Firing into a crowd of unarmed, fleeing teenagers without facing basic professional oversight sends a dangerous message. Denver must demand independent accountability, mandatory officer retraining, and true justice for these families.
#DenverPolice #BiscayCourt #PoliceAccountability #JusticeForOurYouth #StopPoliceBrutality GreenValleyRanch CommunitySafety

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Criminalizing addiction does not lower crime or reduce substance abuse, but it does make billionaire private prison owners wealthier.🧐

Vote NO on this dark money funded cash grab! 🙅🏽‍♀️

VOTE NO ON 132. 🗳

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Listen, I’m no astrophotographer, but this was really cool to see in person 🥺

I didn’t even know the lunar eclipse was happening, but I saw someone post about it on Instagram, so I rushed outside with my phone and camera. I had to google how to take photos of the moon on my camera and hoped for the best - especially since I’m in Denver and there’s so much light pollution.

It was fun playing around with the settings and getting a few good (for me) photos of the moon 🌙

Follow @myrandainthemountains for more Colorado adventures 🏔️

#denver #lunareclipse #lunareclipse2026 #colorado #moon

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Hosting something exciting that is very near and dear to my heart!!!!

#wildfirerelief #coloradostrong #supportourfirefighters #coloradowildfires #inkforacause

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If you dont know my son Logan's story he was at soberliving house in Denver Colorado called future and hope and was left deceased for two an half days without the staff checking on him .as I repeatedly contacted them to do so and their response was "no,he accepted Jesus the 26th and we are leaving him alone so he can complete the program successfully. And advise you too also leave him alone as well !"
I did not do their request and refused to not stop calling to try to get soneone anyone to go check on my son.on July 29,2023 the littleton police department finally did a welfare check at 8 am and called me to tell me they had found my son deceased of fentanyal OD. We had found out later logan had been deceased since July 27,2023.we have now filed wrongful death lawsuit...against the future and hope ...Today is July 27,2026 3 years since we lost him .im now an advocate against fentanyal working with senator Rod Pelton state reps ty winters Lorena babert and tammy klien who works with ty and helped organize a documentary called devasted that deals with the fentanyal crisis in denver colorado also work with Andrea Thomas who is founder of coiltion Voices for Awareness Foundationand and Logan's voice we have filed wrongful death lawsuit against the soberliving house owner and refuse to give up justice for my son .state legislature passes a law in logans honor and we are continuing to fight for a law passed in HIS name .follow our story plz we gave a suicide awareness bus and spirit house dedicated to logan dardani that my dear friends kelly and cory have contributed and own .they also spread suicide awareness ,Fentanyl awareness and mental health awareness and hand out narcan and necessities.

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“I love what we do…so much.” - Quote of the night by @80spixie. So greatful to be part of a long list of @9newsdenver nominees at the Heartland Emmys! While I left the event with no trophy, I left with a huge smile and a ton of pride for my amazing co-workers and dear friends. Witnessing the 9News Parade of Lights crew win an Emmy for last year’s parade was incredible and I am so so so happy for them. Congrats to everyone from 9 who won tonight! 💛❤️

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It’s now been several days since Election Day, and I understand why many people are asking questions. Long counts naturally create concern, and in today’s environment, it’s easy for people to wonder what’s happening.

I’m choosing to believe the best while also recognizing the importance of accountability. We must have confidence in our election process, and confidence is strengthened by transparency.

Can people cheat? Unfortunately, yes. Republicans, Democrats, or anyone else—human nature makes safeguards necessary. That’s why oversight matters.

If there is a recount, you can be certain we’ll have experienced attorneys, trained recount watchers, and observers present in the counties where they’re needed. Transparency and accountability help ensure confidence in the outcome.

I also want to publicly thank Colorado’s county clerks and the men and women working long hours to process ballots. Thank you to everyone curing their ballots today and tomorrow—your vote matters, and taking that final step helps make sure your voice is heard.

And to our military members casting ballots from around the world: thank you for your service and your commitment to our republic.

Let’s trust the process, finish the count, and make sure every lawful vote is counted.

Let’s get it done.

P.S. I also want to make something very clear. If the final certified results show that Barb Kirkmeyer is the winner, she will have my full support in defeating Phil Weiser this November. Colorado is bigger than any one campaign.

I believe Republicans, unaffiliated voters, and everyone who supported our campaign would appreciate hearing the same commitment from Barb. If the results go the other way, will she publicly commit to supporting our campaign so that, together, we can unite to win in November and put Colorado first? Victor2026.com

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I think the VA is trying to kill me. #news #cancer #docsdontcare👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ #colorado #denverva you have a chronic infection/ we try to save narcotics for swelling and chronic infections: a benzo lidocaine is not gonna help you because you have a chronic infection! Which is it doc??

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@ifightforkidsv4 and the Predator Poachers team were in Denver, Colorado last night, so they paid a surprise visit to Calvert Crum to discuss his illicit activities with children online. Thank God they did. It turns out he worked as a teacher’s aide at Sewall Child Development Center — a Denver facility providing early education and therapeutic support for young children (birth through age 6), including those with special needs. He has been following them in the bathroom and molesting them. Denver Police showed up after they took a nap waiting and did not arrest him. As of now, he has not been charged. #foryou

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Do you think I’ll get my wish?

#debates #copolitics #democrat #MichaelBennet #PhilWeiser

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In a race like this, truth matters.

Phil Weiser and his supporters’ attack ad is false, and spreading lies only distracts from standing up to Trump’s chaos and protecting Colorado.

And that’s what I’m focused on: fighting Trump and moving Colorado forward.

(Fact checked by @marshallzelinger)

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You decide, Colorado 🫵

Fact checked by @marshallzelinger

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